Bachelor of Arts

Professional and Creative Writing - unit set code MJ-A000062

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

This major sequence aims to provide the qualities and attributes that will enable you to work both in specialised fields, and across professional boundaries.

Initially you will undertake various forms of constructive, descriptive and narrative writing, progressing to choices from editing, creative non-fiction and script writing as well as the traditional genres of poetry and fiction writing. The final level's focus is on exploring individual writing styles, greater experimentation, and working collaboratively on an edited collection suitable for publication.

You will develop broadly based skills in the processes of writing and revision, and gain expertise and practical experience across a range of genres, styles and professional environments. In all writing and editing units, the emphasis is on working towards industry standards appropriate for publication and the writing/editing industry.

On successful completion of the Professional and Creative Writing major sequence, students should have the following skills:

an ability to identify, research, write and redraft pieces of creative written work in appropriate formats for print and/or online publication and/or performance

an ability to analyse the techniques, craft and associated critical and creative issues in writing/editing

the capacity to engage with peer and industry, and professional networks.